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Study shows Covid infected kids, adolescents more likely to have heart disease
New Delhi, April 12: While the risk of cardiovascular outcomes following SARS-CoV-2 infection has been reported in adults, a new study showed that children and adolescents are also likely to develop multiple cardiac signs and symptoms.
Early detection, proper management key for babies born with kidney defect: Experts
New Delhi, April 9: Early detection and proper management is crucial for babies born with a birth defect called antenatal hydronephrosis -- a condition where kidneys get swollen due to water accumulation while in the womb --, said experts emphasising the need for raising awareness.
Whooping cough vaccines get a booster by targeting 2 powerful antibodies
New Delhi, April 6: New research from The University of Texas (UT) at Austin in the US could aid in improving whooping cough vaccines, to push this disease toward eradication by targeting two key weaknesses in the infection.
Study links childhood obesity with chronic lung disease later
New Delhi, March 22: Children overweight or obese may be at an increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adulthood, according to a study.
White House issues order banning federal support for child gender transition procedures
Washington, DC, January 29: The White House has issued an executive order prohibiting federal funding, support, or promotion of medical procedures intended to transition a child's sex, citing concerns over their long-term consequences.
UP Dy CM Brajesh Pathak inaugurates bone marrow transplant department at Noida's Child PGI
Noida, January 15: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Wednesday formally inaugurated the department of bone marrow transplant at the state-run Post Graduate Institute of Child Health (PGICH), popularly known as Child PGI, in Noida. He asserted that the inauguration of the bone marrow transplant facility is a groundbreaking development in public-sector pediatric healthcare across the country.
HMPV: Centre urges States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses
New Delhi, Jan 7: Amid the rise in Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in India, the Centre on Tuesday asked the States to review surveillance on respiratory illnesses in the country.